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Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation
Treatment Goals
Maintain a moist wound environment using a low-profile dressing to allow use of appropriate footwear.
Aim of Dressing
Utilise a diabetic wound-specific dressing to assist healing in long-standing diabetic ulcers.
Frequency of Dressing Change
Consult(s) / Diagnostic Test Required
Podiatrist, Vascular Studies
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Product Selection Disclaimer:
The wound care products being currently used are a suggestion ONLY. They do not take into account your patient's individual needs which you must assess. No funding from medical companies has been provided and wound care products are chosen on their merit and what is available on the NSW Health State Wound Care Contract. Where an exact brand name product is not available we suggest you review the alternative tab or use another wound care product from its category eg. Hydrofibre
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Care Plans
Diabetic foot ulcer
he patient is an elderly male with multiple longstanding foot ulcers that were not receiving active treatment.
Swipe
Setup sterile field
Clean the wound bed
Apply the Urgo Tul
Apply biatain non-adhesive and secure
Paint unbroken areas with iodine